Thursday roundup: Fillmore, Scio net wins

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Feb 2, 2018 at 4:04 PMFeb 2, 2018 at 4:04 PM

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FILLMORE – Looking to shake-off a close loss to Jasper-Troupsburg back on Tuesday, the Eagles had the spotlight to themselves in Allegany County, being the only court to host a game in the county on Thursday.

They welcomed in Andover for their first meeting of the season. Fillmore made sure it was a positive outcome.

Up by three at the half, the Eagles continued their momentum swing from the end of the first half, outscoring Andover by a 30-21 margin to pull away from the Panthers for good in a 55-42 home win at the Rock.

“We picked up the intensity on defense,” said Fillmore coach Brandon Carter. “We got some lay-ups, got the ball back on the loose boards at times, and capitalized on some turnovers. We buckled down and stretched the lead out a bit. We got the stops and got some great looks at the basket.”

The Panthers had a 12-8 edge in the first quarter, including the night’s first six points of the contest. But Fillmore (7-8) returned the favor in the second, with a big three from Ethan Valentine that closed the gap to one.

After a pair of lead changes toward the end of the half, Luke Cole gave the Eagles the three-point lead at the break, paid in part by the half’s final five points off his hand. The sophomore finished with a game-high 22 points.

“Luke looks for his shots,” Carter said. “He got comfortable. He has to see the basket early, and he struggled a little bit with that. But when the second half came around, he did a good job driving his way in for his baskets.”

The momentum shift provided by Cole would be the difference maker, as Fillmore took control in the second half for good with a big showing, including a 20-point third quarter.

Behind Cole in the scorebook was Mitch McCumiskey, who chipped in with 10 points. Andover (5-11) was led by Chris Calladine, who recorded a team-high 17 points. Jamie McCormick added 12.

Fillmore returns to the Rock tonight, hosting Genesee Valley. The Panthers will welcome in Friendship on Monday.

CANASERAGA — Arkport/Canaseraga hung tough for a quarter, trailing 15-8 after one, but the Scio offense clicked with a massive 23-4 second quarter run to roll away toward a 53-34 road win over the hosts Thursday night.

Cam Loucks was busy in the paint for Scio (13-3), recording a game-high 22 points to go with 12 boards and seven steals. Brendan Graves knocked down four of the team’s five triples en route to 14 points. Graves also added six boards and four assists.

“We’re up 51-23 after the third, and we played solid quarters before that. It was nice to get everyone in, and get some minutes,” Scio coach Dillon McFall said. “I thought we clicked pretty well offensively. We had some guys struggle on the offensive end, and it was nice to see Brendan put away some big shots. Overall, I was happy with a win we needed.”

Zach Prial had 12 points for Arkport/Canaseraga, while Thomas Rink added eight and David Macintosh had seven.

Scio will return to action tonight at Whitesville, winners of six of their last seven.

OLEAN – Archbishop Walsh had the upper hand for the majority of the game on Thursday. But the Lady Tigers of Scio put together a big finish, as they outscored the host Lady Eagles by a 22-8 margin to pull in front for good with a 48-43 road win.

“My girls had a well deserved win tonight,” Scio coach Bethany Fuller said. “We played hard, and we played smart. We had a complete team effort in scoring. It was a pretty nasty game, but I’m incredibly proud of the poise my girls kept all game.”

Scio (6-9) had a trio of scorers crack the double-digit mark, with Alexis Wight leading the way with a team-high 15 points. Alannah Allen nearly completed a double-double, finishing with 13 points and nine steals. Kiera Hutchison added 11 points.

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